CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT
PARTIES
This Agreement is between:
PARTIES
This Agreement is between:
Name: |
Courtenay Louise Polock(ABN 21262440594) trading as HER Exercise Physiology |
Contact Address: |
51 Klim Street, Killara vic 3691 |
Contact Name: |
Courtenay Polock |
Contact Email: |
courtenay@herexerciserehab.com.au |
Contact Phone: |
0420717986 |
(“HER Exercise Physiology”)
AND
The Client set out in the Reference Schedule
(“Client”)
BACKGROUND
AND
The Client set out in the Reference Schedule
(“Client”)
BACKGROUND
- HER Exercise Physiology provides live online consultations for health and rehabilitation, including initial health and medical assessments, exercise programs and training sessions.
- The Client requires the services of HER Exercise Physiology.
- HER Exercise Physiology has agreed to provide those services on the terms set out in this Agreement.
REFERENCE SCHEDULE
Item 1 |
Client Address |
As specified by the Client under the "Your Info" section of the HER Exercise Physiology booking engine. |
Item 2 |
Client Email |
As specified by the Client under the "Your Info" section of the HER Exercise Physiology booking engine |
Item 3 |
Client Email |
As specified by the Client under the "Your Info" section of the HER Exercise Physiology booking engine |
Item 4 |
Client Phone |
As specified by the Client under the "Your Info" section of the HER Exercise Physiology booking engine |
Item 5 |
Services |
Virtual health services |
Item 6 |
Scope |
The scope of the Services – including the duration and nature of the Services - is set out in the appointment description on the "Choose Appointment" tab of HER Exercise Physiology's booking engine, as selected by the Client from time to time. |
Item 7 |
Fees |
The Fees for the Services are set out in the appointment description on the "Choose Appointment" tab of HER Exercise Physiology's booking engine, as selected by the Client from time to time. |
Item 8 |
Deposit |
$50.00 per session |
Item 9 |
Payment Terms |
Deposit charged to the Client's nominated credit or debit card immediately on booking their appointment, with the remainder of the Fees charged to the same card on the date of the appointment. |
Item 10 |
Payment Method |
Direct debit to nominated credit or debit card. |
operative part
1. Engagement
Governing law
The following additional terms and conditions apply to this Agreement:
In the interpretation of this Agreement:
The terms in this clause have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise:
- This Agreement includes the terms and conditions contained in this document and incorporates by reference the scope of services, pricing and other details of our proposed engagement as outlined in the Reference Schedule (“Reference Documents”).
- The offer contained in this Agreement is open for acceptance for 7 days from the date of issue.
- The Client engages HER Exercise Physiology to perform the Services.
- This Agreement commences on acceptance, which occurs when the Client acceptsthe terms of this Agreement by ticking the ‘I agree’ checkbox (or taking a similar action), or otherwise digitally signing the Agreement using software made available by HER Exercise Physiologyand HER Exercise Physiologyreceives the Deposit.
- The term of this Agreement will commencefrom the date of acceptance of this Agreement until the obligations of each party to this Agreement have been extinguished, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
- HER Exercise Physiology will provide the Services to the Client in accordance with the Scope.
- Any modifications to or expansions of the Scope will only be effective if agreed in writing.
- The Client agrees to pay the Fees to HER Exercise Physiology.
- The Fees are inclusive of GST, unless otherwise advised.
- The Client agrees to pay the Fees in accordance with the Payment Terms and Payment Method.
- If the Client fails to pay any amounts in accordance with this Agreement after 7 days from the due date, HER Exercise Physiology may (in its absolute discretion)refer the matter to a debt collection agency or solicitor and the Client will be liable to pay any costs HER Exercise Physiology incurs or becomes liable to pay for the collection of such unpaid amounts, including but not limited to debt collection fees, charges and commissions and legal fees and costs on a full indemnity basis.
- The Client must:
- arrange for payment of all Fees and Additional Amounts without deduction or set-off;
- provide HER Exercise Physiology with clear and timely instructions regarding the Services, including honestly disclosing all medical and health history before an initial consultation and updating us if there are changes; and
- work collaboratively with HER Exercise Physiology, including by responding to requests, including by providing all relevant information, in a timely manner.
- Please note that any delays in complying with the above will hinder HER Exercise Physiology's ability to start or progress delivery of the Services and may impact on HER Exercise Physiology's ability to meet any agreed deadlines. HER Exercise Physiology will not be liable for any such delays, including delays in delivery of the Services, while any amounts due under this Agreement are outstanding.
- The Client warrants to HER Exercise Physiology they have completed the relevant initial screening form(s) and to the best of their knowledge and belief all information and documents provided are complete and accurate.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Client indemnifies HER Exercise Physiology on a continuing basis in respect of any breach of the warranties set out in this clause.
- HER Exercise Physiology will deliver the Services in a professional manner, in good faith, with all requisite care and skill.
- Other than any warranties or guarantees to which the Client may be entitled to pursuant to the Australian Consumer Law or any other law, all other warranties and guarantees in relation to the Services are specifically excluded and any term or condition which would otherwise be implied into this Agreement is excluded.
- The Client warrants that it has not relied on any warranty, guarantee or representation given by HER Exercise Physiology in entering into this Agreement.
- The Client acknowledges that HER Exercise Physiology has established a valuable reputation and goodwill in Australia in the exercise physiology industry. Subject to law and its rights in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement, the Client may not at any time:
- disparage, permit or authorise the disparagement of HER Exercise Physiology, any of its related entities or any director, officer, employee, agent, consultant or adviser of HER Exercise Physiology or of its related entities; or
- otherwise make, permit or authorise the making of any statement in anyway relating to or connected with any matters in dispute which is calculated or is reasonably likely to cause damage toHER Exercise Physiology, any of its related entities or any director, officer, employee, agent, consultant or adviser of HER Exercise Physiology or its related entities (including damage to their respective reputations).
- This clause survives termination of this Agreement.
- Subject to compliance with the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, the Client consents to HER Exercise Physiology using the following to promote its business:
- the Client's name;
- an image or likeness of the Client; and
- evidence of services rendered to the Client..
- The Client grants to HER Exercise Physiology a worldwide, royalty-free, revocable licence of its Intellectual Property Rights in the items listed above for the limited purpose of promotion of HER Exercise Physiology's business.
- Promotion may include (but is not limited to)publishing photographs regarding the Serviceson awebsite, social media pages, brochures and other marketing material (whether digital or print).
- Subject to compliance with the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, the Client consents to HER Exercise Physiology using the following to promote its business:
- The parties recognise that it may be necessary during the term of this Agreement to reveal Confidential Information to each other. Each party agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, reveal, report or use, for any purpose, any Confidential Information which they have obtained, except as authorised by the other party or as required by law and will undertake reasonable commercial measures to maintain the confidential nature of the Confidential Information, including the signing of reasonable non-disclosure agreements by personnel of either party on request.
- This clause survives termination of this Agreement.
- Provider IP retention All Intellectual Property created by HER Exercise Physiology in the course of this Agreement will be the exclusive and sole property of HER Exercise Physiology, together with any derivatives of the Intellectual Property. The Client is expressly prohibited from providing copies of any materials to you to any other person and understands and agrees that such an action would amount to a breach of HER Exercise Physiology's Intellectual Property Rights, entitling HER Exercise Physiology to take immediate action to enforce its rights.
- Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude any right or guarantee to which any party is entitled under the Australian Consumer Law.
- Where the Services fall within the scope of the Australian Consumer Law, HER Exercise Physiology's liability to the Client is limited to the fullest extent permissible by law. To the maximum extent permissible by law, HER Exercise Physiology excludes liability for negligence and for consequential loss or damage, including loss of business profits or reputational damage.
- Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude any right or guarantee to which any party is entitled under the Australian Consumer Law.
- Exercise programs are developed for you based on your individual needs and the health and medical information you have disclosed to us. Failure to provide sufficient health and medical history regarding diagnoses or injury may compromise our ability to develop safe programs and/or your ability to safely complete our programs. To the maximum extent permissible by law, we will not be liable for negligence, consequential loss or damage if you are injured as a result of a failure to disclose relevant health and medical information to us.
- You understand that you engage in our program at your own risk and are aware that participating in our exercise program may result in injury, or exacerbation of an underlying health condition. Failure to follow the program as directed by us, or advancing in the program prematurely may result in harm.
- In addition to HER Exercise Physiology's obligations at law, HER Exercise Physiology also offers the following refund policy: any Deposit paid in respect of a future session will be refunded, provided the Client sends a cancellation request in writing to HER Exercise Physiology at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time.
- If for any reason HER Exercise Physiology agrees to grant you credit, the grant of credit is subject to the terms of this Agreement and applicable legislation. To the extent of any inconsistency, the terms provided for in applicable legislation prevail where HER Exercise Physiology are not permitted to vary the terms by agreement. Where legislation provides that HER Exercise Physiology may vary the terms by agreement, the terms of this Agreement prevail.
- Credit must be redeemed within 12 months from the date of issue and will expire after this date. It will then be unable to be redeemed, replaced or refunded.
- Credit is non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash under any circumstances, including any partial balance remaining after redemption.
- Either party may terminate this Agreement on 24 hours' written notice to the other party.
- If this Agreement is terminated, all rights and obligations accrued up to the date of the termination (including, in particular, your obligation to pay Fees and Expenses) are not affected, unless otherwise set out in this clause.
- If this Agreement is terminated, the parties agree to return all property of the other party(including information, materials, designs, data, documents, access details and the like) in their possession to the rightful owner within a reasonable time of termination.
- If the Client terminates this Agreement, HER Exercise Physiology agrees to refund any Deposit paid in respect of an appointment booked outside of the 24-hour notice period.
- This clause and any other clause which by its nature is intended to survive termination, will survive termination of this Agreement.
- If a dispute arises between the parties, the party claiming the dispute must not commence any court or arbitration proceedings (except where they seek urgent interlocutory relief), unless they have first complied with this clause.
- The party claiming the dispute must first inform the other party in writing of the following:
- the nature of the dispute;
- the outcome they desire to resolve the dispute, and
- the action they believe will settle the dispute.
- On receipt of the notice by the other party, both parties will make every effort to resolve the dispute by mutual negotiation within 20 Business Days.
- If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute in that time, the parties must agree on selection of a mediator (if the parties are unable to agree, they agree to request that the President of the Law Society of Victoria appoint a mediator) and will be equally liable for the fees and reasonable expenses of the mediator and the cost of the venue of the mediation (to be paid in advance). The parties must each pay their own costs associated with the mediation. HER Exercise Physiology agrees that, on request by the Client, it will give consideration to virtual mediation and will consent to the mediation being held virtually unless it determines, acting reasonably, that virtual mediation is unsuitable. Failing an agreement to attend virtual mediation, the mediation must be held in the capital city of Victoria in Australia, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- All communications made by the parties arising out of this dispute resolution clause are confidential and to the maximum extent possible, must be treated as "without prejudice" negotiations for the purpose of applicable laws of evidence.
- This clause survives termination of this Agreement.
Governing law
- The law of Victoria governs this Agreement.
- Non-exclusive jurisdiction Exclusive jurisdiction Each of the parties to this Agreement irrevocably agrees that the courts of Victoria will have non-exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide any suit, action or proceedings, and/or to settle any disputes, which may arise out of or in connection with this Agreement or its formation or validity and, for these purposes, each party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.
The following additional terms and conditions apply to this Agreement:
- Counterparts Cooperation Each party must do anything necessary or desirable (including executing any relevant agreements) to give full effect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by it.
- Time of the essence Time is of the essence in this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision.
- Provider assignment permitted HER Exercise Physiology may assign or otherwise transfer its obligations under this Agreement on notice to the Client.
- Client assignment not permitted The Client must not assign, transfer, charge, encumber or otherwise deal with any of itsrights or obligations under this Agreement, or attempt or purport to do so, without HER Exercise Physiology's prior written consent.
- Provider subcontracting permitted HER Exercise Physiology may sub-contract one or more aspects of the Services, provided always that HER Exercise Physiology will remain the head contractor and will be responsible for the delivery of Services in accordance with this Agreement.
- Relationship of parties The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is intended as an agreement for the provision of services and creates the relationship of principal and contractor and not any other relationship and, in particular, not the relationship of employer and employee, principal and agent or the relationship of partnership.
- Entire agreement This Agreement is the entire agreement and understanding between the parties on everything connected with the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes any prior understanding, arrangement, representation or agreements between the parties as to the subject matter contained in this Agreement.
- Severability If anything in this Agreement is unenforceable, illegal or void, it is severed, and the rest of the Agreement remains in force.
- Waiver Any waiver by any party to a breach of this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or of a different kind.
- Force majeure Neither party will be liable to the other party for any loss caused by any failure to observe the terms and conditions of this Agreement, where such failure is occasioned by causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, by fire, flood, other extreme weather event or natural disaster, riot, strike, act of war, terrorist attack, nuclear event, pandemic, epidemic, widespread contagion, quarantine restriction, critical infrastructure failure, severe disruption to virtual infrastructure, restriction or prohibition or any other action by any government or semi government authority, or major injury or illness of key personnel.
- Variation Any amendment or variation to this Agreement (such as a change to the Services to be provided) is not effective unless it is agreed in writing by both parties (including via email), unless otherwise set out in this Agreement.
- Governing law Notices A notice required to be given to a party under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered to that party in one of the following ways:
- delivered personally;
- posted to their address, when it will be treated as having been received on the second Business Day after posting; or
- sent by email to their last-notified email address, when it will be treated as received when it enters the recipient’s information system or otherwise when the recipient confirms receipt, whichever occurs first.
In the interpretation of this Agreement:
- References to legislation or provisions of legislation include changes or re-enactments of the legislation and statutory instruments and regulations issued under the legislation;
- Words denoting the singular include the plural and vice versa, words denoting individuals or persons include bodies corporate and vice versa, references to documents or agreements also mean those documents or agreements as changed, novated or replaced, and words denoting one gender include all genders;
- Headings are inserted for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement;
- Grammatical forms of defined words or phrases have corresponding meanings;
- Parties must perform their obligations on the dates and times fixed by reference to VIC, Australia;
- Reference to an amount of money is a reference to the amount in the lawful currency of the Commonwealth of Australia;
- If the day on or by which anything is to be done is a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday in the place in which it is to be done, then it must be done on the next Business Day;
- References to a party are intended to bind their executors, administrators and permitted transferees; and
- Obligations under this Agreement affecting more than one party bind them jointly and each of them severally.
The terms in this clause have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise:
Additional Amounts |
means any other amount which becomes due and owing to HER Exercise Physiology under this Agreement, including but not limited to interest or merchant fees. |
Agreement |
means this Agreement between HER Exercise Physiology and the Client. |
Australian Consumer Law |
means Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). |
Business Day |
means a day on which banks are open for business in VIC, other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. |
Confidential Information |
refers to any data or information relating to HER Exercise Physiology or the Client, whether business or personal, written or oral and regardless of how or when it was provided to the other party, which would reasonably be considered to be private or proprietary to HER Exercise Physiology or the Client and that is not generally known and where the release of that Confidential Information could reasonably be expected to cause harm to HER Exercise Physiology or the Client, and includes the terms of this Agreement (except to the extent that disclosure of the terms is necessary for the purpose of legal or financial advice). |
Deposit |
means the sum specified as a deposit in the Reference Documents, if any. |
Expenses |
means the expenses set out in the Reference Documents, if any. |
Fees |
means the fees set out in the Reference Documents. |
GST |
has the same meaning as given in the A New Tax System (Goods & Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth). |
Insolvency Event |
includes any event which indicates that the party in question is unable to pay their debts as they fall due, including any of the following events:
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Intellectual Property |
means any works or materials to which Intellectual Property Rights attach, including any works created by HER Exercise Physiology in the course of this Agreement. |
Intellectual Property Rights |
means all intellectual property rights of any kind, in any jurisdiction, subsisting now or in the future (including, without limitation, business, company or trade names, domain names, patents, inventions, copyright, design rights, know-how, trade marks, the right to sue for passing off and rights to use, and protect the confidentiality of Confidential Information), whether registered or unregistered, and including the rights to apply for or renew the registration of any such rights and any rights the subject of any lapsed application or registration, and all digital and electronic rights. |
Payment Method |
means the method of payment by which the Client may pay amounts due to HER Exercise Physiology under this Agreement, as set out in the Reference Documents. |
Payment Terms |
means the terms of payment, including time for payment, that apply to payments to be made under this Agreement, as set out in the Reference Documents. |
Reference Documents |
means the Reference Schedule. |
Reference Schedule |
means the schedule which appears on the second page of this Agreement. |
Scope |
means the scope of Services to be provided to the Client under this Agreement, as set out in the Reference Documents. |
Services |
means the online consultations for health and rehabilitation. services as described in the Reference Documents. |